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Spam could lead to class actions

Canadians will be able to join a class action against those who send spam email when this provision of CASL takes effect

Hard data on the impact of trailer fees

New research confirms regulator's concerns about fund fees and potential conflicts of interest

Not so exempt market

Industry groups balk as regulators propose to step up their oversight on transactions in this unregulated arena

Hub’s aggressive acquisition strategy

Expansion of the U.S.-based insurance brokerage means growth for its Canadian MGA subsidiary

Steering SSQ’s great leap forward

SSQ is expanding rapidly across regions and product lines. Meet the man in charge of making sure that change also means success

Rethinking the 4% withdrawal rule

A better strategy might be to adopt more of an endowment approach

Dealers to merge

Vancouver-based Leede Financial Markets Inc. has announced that it is merging with Toronto-based Jones Gable & Co. Ltd. to create Leede Jones Gable Inc. The…

FS buys Front Street

Newly formed FS Group Holdings Ltd. has agreed to purchase a controlling interest in Toronto-based Front Street Capital 2004, the two companies announced in early…

Russell sells AM

Boston-based TA Associates Management LP has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Seattle-based Russell Investments’ asset-management business from London Stock Exchange Group PLC. The deal…

N.B. planning to modernize its co-op laws

Changes to include better compliance and protection for co-op members

Staying clear of the enforcers

The urge to snoop and take advantage of the vulnerable is running afoul of new privacy regimes

A knack for knowing what’s coming

The new head of the Canadian Exchange Traded Fund Association brings a wealth of legal, operating and administrative experience to guide the group in the…

  • By: Jade Hemeon
  • October 22, 2015 November 9, 2019
  • 23:00

Opening the door to entrepreneurs

New programs in Nova Scotia aim to welcome immigrants ready to build or acquire businesses in the province

FinTech centre draws much attention

TMX Group is just the latest among several established players looking to benefit from investing in financial technology startups

Financial planning takes centre stage

This year's Financial Planning Week will focus on educating clients, as well as on promoting comprehensive standards for the practice

  • By: Leah Golob
  • October 22, 2015 October 30, 2019
  • 23:00

Spotlighting mental health issues

Financial services companies disclose very little about their policies - if any exist - regarding mental health and wellness

Modern Family: Don’t die intestate

Children can lose out when a parent remarries and fails to protect their offsprings' interests with a will, as a recent decision from the Alberta…

New rules limit CUs’ promotion of insurance

Credit unions argue that, because they cannot own insurance subsidiaries, they shouldn't be subject to same rules as banks

TPP good news for financial sector

Specifics of the agreement are under wraps and ratification is a long way off, but the banks and insurers are optimistic

Declaration could save clients a hassle

Snowbirds should prepare a statement for their financial services firms clarifying they're not U.S. residents

Business leaders express pessimistic outlook

However, U.S. economic growth is a source of optimism

  • By: Paul Brent
  • October 22, 2015 October 30, 2019
  • 23:00

More insurance regulators go digital

Advisors say the changes are long overdue

Bitcoin: Currency, commodity or payments?

As interest in Bitcoin picks up, regulators and firms ponder how to deal with this entirely new form of exchange

Policyholder class action finally reaches its end

A class action with its roots in a 1997 acquisition has been resolved with payouts to policyholders

Battle over “ETF Facts” heating up

Many of the concerns relate to differences in how mutual funds and ETFs are traded and priced